SB 290 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund for the Kansas State Historical Society to create a master plan for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte County. The funds must first be used to develop a scope statement, plan the project, and issue a request for proposals for the master plan, with at least $250,000 allocated for these initial steps. Any remaining funds will be used for phase one renovations of the park. This bill directly affects the historical society and the Quindaro ruins site, focusing on planning and initial improvements without creating new laws or regulations.
HB 2082 allocates state funding for fiscal years 2025 through 2027 to various Kansas state agencies, including the Abstracters' Board of Examiners and the Board of Accountancy. It specifies exact budget amounts for these agencies - such as $25,723 for the Abstracters' Board in 2026 and $483,965 for the Board of Accountancy in 2026 - with strict spending limits on items like official hospitality. The bill also establishes approval requirements for using a special litigation reserve fund, requiring director of budget review for unanticipated expenses. This budget measure directly affects state agencies by authorizing their fiscal operations and capital projects within defined financial constraints.
SB 68 allocates funding for Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2025-2027, including specific amounts for the Board of Accountancy, Abstracters' Board of Examiners, and State Bank Commissioner. It sets spending limits (e.g., capping official hospitality expenses at $1,600 annually for the Board of Accountancy) and allows limited transfers between funds (up to $20,000 yearly from the Board of Accountancy’s fee fund to its litigation reserve). The bill adjusts existing expenditure limits, such as increasing the Board of Accountancy’s 2025 budget cap and decreasing the State Bank Commissioner’s 2025 cap, while authorizing unrestricted spending for certain litigation funds in 2026-2027. These provisions ensure agencies have targeted resources while maintaining fiscal oversight through defined spending parameters.
HB 2398 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund planning and initial renovations for the Quindaro ruins archaeological park in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The bill requires at least $250,000 to be used for creating a scope statement, planning, and issuing a request for proposals for a master plan, with remaining funds designated for phase one park renovations. This funding directly supports the Kansas State Historical Society in developing and implementing the park's master plan, with future funding dependent on the plan's outcomes.
HB 2012 provides a $0.05 per gallon tax credit for retail fuel dealers and distributors selling ethanol blends containing 15% to 85% ethanol at Kansas retail service stations or directly to end users. The credit applies to tax years 2026 through 2031, with a yearly cap of $5 million total across all businesses. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the credit cannot be refunded. This bill directly affects businesses selling ethanol-blended fuels in Kansas, including gas stations and fuel distributors.
HB 2318 ties future Kansas income and privilege tax rate cuts to specific revenue targets. It requires that actual tax collections from the previous fiscal year exceed an inflation-adjusted base year revenue amount (set at $10.0 billion for 2024) AND that the budget stabilization fund holds at least 20% of the prior year's tax revenue. If both conditions are met, tax rates must be reduced proportionally across income brackets, with a floor of 4.5% for the lowest income tax rate. This directly affects all Kansas individual and business taxpayers by linking tax rate changes to state revenue performance rather than automatic reductions. The bill modifies tax calculation rules to enforce these rate limits and ensure reductions occur only when revenue targets are surpassed.
HB 2007 is a state budget bill allocating funding for Kansas government agencies across fiscal years 2025-2027. It specifically provides $25,723 for the Abstracters' Board of Examiners (2026) and $483,965 for the Board of Accountancy (2026), with annual spending limits on official hospitality ($1,600 max). The bill also establishes strict conditions for using a special litigation reserve fund, requiring budget director approval for expenditures tied to unforeseen circumstances or legislative policy compliance. These provisions ensure state funds are spent within defined limits for authorized agency operations and capital projects.
